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    Negative filing system

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    Kevin, I am a poor organizer too. Here is my system:

     

    I put each roll into a clear negative page [Clear -File] consisting of 5 negatives across and 7 rows down, and file this in a 3 ring binder. Usually one sheet is enough for one roll, sometimes I go over a couple of exposures. These I file in a new page. Then I number the page with a 'Sharpie' pen as follows: year/month/# of roll. Thus the first roll in July of 2002 would be: 020701. I also write subject & etc info on top of the sheet.

    Then I make a contact sheet, hole punch it, and put it in the binder, in front of the negative page. That way each little contact image has the corresponding negative filed right behind it.

     

    As I make a print, I enter the following info into my darkroom log:

     

    Subject/Title Negative number i.e. 020701-33

    Enlarger- [setting]

    F-stop -

    Filter - dodging & burning info

    Time -

     

    This system now has worked for me for years and years. I put the dates on the outside of each 3 ring binder as it fills up. Ideally, I would put the darkroom info on a 3x5 card and file it by number, or do the same thing in the computer and thus get a much more searchable system.

     

    Hope this helps somewhat!

     

    chris

     

    p.s. Looks like I have lost most of my formating in the above. Hope you can still figure it out.

    Looking for a good starting point to learn darkroom skills...

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    Here is a quote from a Photo District News [PDN] forum talking about digital:

     

    "I just read an article in American Photography tonight about Hollywood portrait & glamour photographer Greg Gorman now using an Epson 9600 to print both his color and B&W work. He scans his film(when he's shooting film) with an 8,000 DPI scanner, imports it into PS7, works with the images, sharpens a little with Nik Sharpener Pro, then outputs with the 9600.

    The article showed him holding a 44X? inch color print of Jodie Foster, but also showed some impressive B&W prints of his work such as the photo of Djimon(?)on the cover, plus Iman, Leo DiCaprio, Elton John and others.

    Gorman is the second big name pro I can think of using the 7600/9600 series. Joyce Tennesson also used one of them for an exhibit a couple months ago. "

     

    chris

    Looking for a good starting point to learn darkroom skills...

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    I sure agree with Richard and Joey, find a Photo 101 course somewhere. Yes and get an all manual camera.

     

    I am a little puzzled by your statement that you want to get a film camera so that you "...can actually start playing around with things a little bit..." You certainly can do that, and then some, with a digital camera and good image editing software and an Epson printer.

     

    Of course, if you want to learn the 'wet darkroom - just because...', that is good enough.

     

    chris

    I want to start taking pictures, preferably black and white, where should I start?

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    That one really got messed up - here is what it should have said:

     

    <p>

     

    Well, I think if you can possibly manage it, start by taking an intro

    class/workshop at a college or arts center. Be sure you sign up for

    a class that gets you into the darkroom, with hands-on experience.

    While I really like XP-2S and chromogenic films, I think you might be

    frustrated by getting straight, and often lousy prints, form your

    local photo finisher. Much of what you see as the beauty of black

    and white photography, comes from superb printing [enlarging] of the

    negative. This is something you won't get from the majority of your

    labs.

     

    <p>

     

    If you have to teach yourself I recommend:

    Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual -- by Henry Horenstein,

    Carol Keller (Illustrator); Paperback Price: $17.47 {At amazon]

     

    <p>

     

     

    Computers and digital prints are really coming into their own. If

    you are willing to forgo the traditional darkroom, you can get superb

    results working with a good imaging program and a good scanner and

    printer.

     

    <p>

     

    Best wishes,

     

    <p>

     

    chris

    I want to start taking pictures, preferably black and white, where should I start?

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    Well, I think if you can possibly manage it, start by taking an intro

    class/workshop at a college or arts center. Be sure you sign up for

    a class that gets you into the darkroom, with hands-on experience.

    While I really like XP-2S and chromogenic films, I think you might be

    frustrated by getting straight, and often lousy prints, form your

    local photo finisher. Much of what you see as the beauty of black

    and white photography, comes from superb printing [enlarging] of the

    negative. This is something you won't get from the majority of your

    labs.

     

    <p>

     

    If you have to teach yourself I recommend:

    Well, I think if you can possibly manage it, start by taking an intro

    class/workshop at a college or arts center. Be sure you sign up for

    a class that gets you into the darkroom, with hands-on experience.

    While I really like XP-2S and chromogenic films, I think you might be

    frustrated by getting straight, and often lousy prints, form your

    local photo finisher. Much of what you see as the beauty of black

    and white photography, comes from superb printing [enlarging] of the

    negative. This is something you won't get from the majority of your

    labs.

     

    <p>

     

    If you have to teach yourself I recommend:

    Well, I think if you can possibly manage it, start by taking an intro

    class/workshop at a college or arts center. Be sure you sign up for

    a class that gets you into the darkroom, with hands-on experience.

    While I really like XP-2S and chromogenic films, I think you might be

    frustrated by getting straight, and often lousy prints, form your

    local photo finisher. Much of what you see as the beauty of black

    and white photography, comes from superb printing [enlarging] of the

    negative. This is something you won't get from the majority of your

    labs.

     

    <p>

     

    If you have to teach yourself, I recommend:

     

    <p>

     

    Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual -- by Henry Horenstein,

    Carol Keller (Illustrator); Paperback Price: $17.47 [At amazon]

     

    <p>

     

    Computers and inkjet prints are really coming into their own. If you

    are willing to forgo the traditional darkroom, you can get superb

    results working with a good imaging program and a good scanner and

    printer.

     

    <p>

     

    Best wishes,

     

    <p>

     

    chris

    Loading Infrared into processing tank

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    Hi Steevens, I am not sure I have an answer. What you described has

    never happened to me. Infrared film is a lot thinner than regular

    film, and thus requires more delicate and patient handling all

    around. However, I don't treat it differently from regular film when

    loading.

    Make sure your reels are set properly. It almost sounds to me like

    they were just a bit too far apart to properly grab the film. If

    your film was ruined, use it for some practice loading drills.

     

    <p>

     

    Good luck.

     

    <p>

     

    chris

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